Gardening along the coast presents unique challenges. Wind, salt spray, dry sandy soils as well as actual sea water makes it difficult to grow traditional garden plants. Few plants can survive when exposed to the open ocean. Therefore, proper site preparation and careful plant selection are critical.
Archive for January, 2009
Winter Gardens
On January - 5 - 2009
Though spring, summer and fall provide are the of the garden, winter does provide the opportunity to draw attention to some overlooked but striking garden characteristics. A well thought out garden can create a winter landscape with great winter qualities. Against the stark backdrop of snow and earth, a wide variety of plants can provide winter interest to your garden.
